Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Asplin Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in March East , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Asplin Avenue (PE15 9ER) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.3% lower than the March East average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Asplin Avenue (PE15 9ER), the main crime hotspot is near South Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Cotswold Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Sheppersons Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sheppersons Grove | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sheppersons Grove | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | South Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Henry Orbell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Papworth Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Papworth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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